All About Curaprox Toothbrushes

Curaprox are unique non-traumatic toothbrushes from the leading Swiss manufacturer Guraden International AG. They are very popular all over the world. The company sells them in the amount of 30 million units per year, with 43% of buyers from EU countries. Since 2005, Guraden products have also been present on the Russian market. In the article, we will consider the features of the Curaprox toothbrushes, the assortment, we will give recommendations on the choice and customer reviews.

The main advantage of Curaprox brushes is their non-trauma, amazing gentleness of care combined with high cleaning efficiency from plaque. In order to create hygienic instruments with such properties, innovative scientific developments are used. Great attention is paid to the development of the ergonomics of the brush so that it is correctly positioned on the teeth and gums.

Leading Swedish and Swiss dentists and hygienists, whose authority is recognized all over the world, act as consultants for the creation of each model. All of them are practicing specialists of the University of Bern Clinic (Switzerland) and leading medical centers in Europe, and they know firsthand what problems and inconveniences patients face, and what an ideal toothbrush should be.

The joint work of doctors with the engineers of Guraden International AG allowed to create a unique material for the fibers of Curaprox brushes - flexible, resilient and non-traumatic for the gums polyester threads of a new generation.

The main properties of the brush head are associated with the advantages of this material. They are as follows:

• safety (have a rounding at the end, clean the enamel and gums without scratching them);
• hypoallergenic;
• bristles denser and thinner than nylon, but more elastic;
• do not deform in water;
• do not accumulate bacteria.

The properties of polyester fibers allow the production of brushes with a large number of ultra-fine and soft bristles. There can be from 1560 to 12000 on one head (depending on the model). This is 2-3 times more than on a regular brush.

Therefore, Curaprox brushes are about as much more effective - the bristles cover and cover the entire surface to be cleaned, leaving no untreated areas between them.

Another nice feature of Curaprox brushes is their attractive design, thanks to which you just don't want to let go of the brush. And it contributes to the development of hygiene skills in children and adults for happy and healthy smiles - this is how Guraden formulates its mission.

The range is designed to provide the best fit for a wide variety of cases and patient categories. The line includes products of various levels of severity for daily care, sound, as well as specialized and children's models. Let us give a brief description of them.

Classic manual brushes are those with all bristles of the same standard length of 6 mm. They are versatile and designed for basic, general oral care. There are 3 such models in the Curaprox range.

They all have the following advantages:

• non-traumatic Curen bristles;
• comfortable octagonal handle;
• the design ensures the correct inclination of 45 ° in relation to the gums and teeth;
• small drop-shaped head for access to all surfaces of teeth and gums;
• have a light massage effect.

Among themselves, the models differ in the level of rigidity and the number of villi.

• CS 5460 Ultra Soft Is the most popular and softest of the classic Curaprox manual brushes. Its small teardrop-shaped head features 5,460 unique Curen bristles as thick as human hair (0.10mm), even for sore gums and sensitive enamel.

• CS 3960 Super Soft - soft brush with 3960 elastic fibers of the Curen technology. Perfect for daily grooming.

• CS 1560 Soft - a medium-hard brush with 1560 bristles. It is worth starting with it the transition to non-traumatic brushes for people who have not had anything to do with them before. It will allow you to get used to gentle brushing and avoid situations when patients try to increase pressure and press the brush into the gums and teeth.

CS Surgical Mega Soft - a unique brush for people who need particularly gentle care of the gums and for whom even the super-soft CS 5460 can be traumatic - undergoing recovery after gum surgery, chemotherapy, during an exacerbation of periodontal disease. Its second name is surgical. The incredibly soft effect is provided by 12,000 ultra-fine Curen villi with a diameter of almost 2 times thinner than a human hair (0.06 mm).

ATA is a brush with a shortened head. Designed primarily for people with sensitive, fragile enamel. Provides very gentle care and eliminates the possibility of excessive pressure on the teeth during brushing due to the design features. Also good for developing hygiene skills in children and adolescents from 8 years of age.

Orthodontic brush CS 5460 Ortho - a special version of the ultra-soft brush CS 5460, adapted to the needs of patients with braces.In the middle part, the bristles are shorter than along the edges, so they can simultaneously adhere tightly to both enamel and braces. This ensures effective removal of plaque and cleaning of the arch, locks of the orthodontic construction, there are practically no "blind spots" left inaccessible for cleaning. The brush is safe for the orthodontic arch.

CS 708 for orthoconstructions and implants - has a very small cleaning head on a flexible handle, so it can get to the most difficult places. Designed primarily for oral hygiene in the presence of complex implants and braces, especially those installed on the back (from the side of the tongue) surface of the teeth. For added effect, it is equipped with 9 mm elongated bristles.

Mono-beam brushes are devices with a curved handle and a miniature head on which only one bunch of bristles is located. They are not a replacement for a full-size brush, but are used for more thorough hygiene of problem areas. There are 2 such models produced under the Curaprox brand.

• CS 1006 Single. Has 810 soft bristles of standard length (6 mm), which will help to clean each tooth more thoroughly and from all sides. Great for preventive maintenance and removing plaque from areas that a regular manual brush cannot reach. It can be used by all categories of patients from 3 years of age.

• CS 1009 Single. The miniature rounded head of this model houses 620 effective Curen bristles of increased length (9 mm), which can fit all elements of complex orthodontic and orthopedic systems (braces, implants, bars). It will also be very useful for patients with an irregular bite and crowded teeth - it will well clean the interdental spaces, the surface of the teeth and gums.

Not all patients thoroughly and carefully brush their teeth with ordinary manual brushes, paying attention to hard-to-reach places. Sonic brushes will help to compensate for errors and mistakes during cleaning.

Cleansing occurs due to two factors:

• movement of the bristles;
• hydrodynamic effect (when, due to acoustic vibrations, vortices and flows are created from a mixture of water, foam and saliva, washing away plaque).

The Curaprox line of sound devices is presented in 2 models. With interchangeable attachments and multiple operating modes, they can handle all your oral care needs. They have excellent technical characteristics that deserve more detailed consideration.

Possesses the following characteristics:

• 3 power modes - 22000, 32000, 42000 vibrations per minute;
• Mode LED indicator;
• lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 700 mAh;
• battery life in active mode - 40-60 minutes (this is enough for 2 weeks of use, if you brush your teeth daily for 4 minutes);
• full battery charging time - 10 hours;
• the ability to recharge from the mains or via a USB cable;
• timer - every 30 seconds reminds you to change the cleaning area;
• automatic shutdown - after 4 minutes;
• convenient, intuitive one-button control.

Has two types of hydrodynamic nozzles:

• Sensitive - with 2184 soft bristles for gentle care;
• Power - with 1404 medium hard bristles.

In terms of key characteristics (power, battery capacity, operating time) it is similar to Hydrosonic Easy, but has an expanded set of options - 7 operating modes and 3 types of attachments. In addition to Sensitive and Power, the set includes a Single beam head for the care of orthodontic structures and implants, problem areas (810 very soft bristles 0.09 mm thick).

The children's line is presented in several models for different ages.

• Curakid CK 4260 Super Soft - soft, non-traumatic brush designed for children up to 4-5 years old. Its 4260 bristles gently clean milk teeth without causing any discomfort. The small size and proportions correspond to the peculiarities of the age, the anti-slip handle lies anatomically correctly in the child's hand. The bright design evokes pleasant emotions in the little ones. Great for teaching your child oral hygiene from a very young age.

• CS Smart - smart brush for children from 5 years old. Gently and painlessly takes care of the baby's teeth, helps to learn how to hold the toothbrush correctly. Designed on the basis of the CS 5460 model, but smaller and with more bristles (7600) for more gentle care.

In order for daily hygiene procedures to bring the desired result, it is necessary to choose the right care products. For any toothbrush, the main selection criterion is rigidity. According to this criterion, brushes are divided into several types, depending on the thickness of the bristles:

• very soft - bristle thickness 0.10 mm;
• soft - 0.12 mm;
• medium hardness - 0.15 mm;
• hard - 0.17 mm.

Although the choice of a brush is a very individual matter, there are still some general guidelines to be made.

• For people without major dental problems, it is recommended to use medium-hard or soft brushes. And if there are problems with the gums or the sensitivity of the enamel, then you need soft and very soft brushes. It is not recommended to use hard brushes - contrary to a fairly common stereotype, they cleanse plaque no better than brushes of medium hardness, but leave microtrauma and scratches on the gums and enamel, which can further lead to inflammatory processes and tooth decay.
• The material of the bristles and the density of their arrangement are also important. Choose brushes with bristles made from synthetic materials, preferably polyester.
• The bristles and tufts of bristles on the head should be quite dense, without large gaps in order to completely remove the plaque film on the teeth. For preventive care, models with the number of fibers in the range from 1500 to 6000 are recommended - this is the optimal combination of the density of the nap and its softness.
• Children need special brushes - softer than adults and smaller to fit properly in the hand and on the gums.
• Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances and prostheses you should choose hygienic devices that do not harm the structures, but at the same time are able to get to difficult places, clean teeth, gums, and structural elements from plaque.
• Patients with braces it is better to use specialized brushes that many manufacturers produce with the "ortho" mark. For extra care, it is worth buying monobunched brushes or special tooth brushes.

Guided by these rules, they choose both classic brushes and electric ones. Which type to prefer is a matter of convenience. A manual brush can clean your teeth as well as an electric one, but it is a painstaking job that takes more time. If you want good and fast, you should choose sound devices.

Due to the fact that in the Curaprox line there are models for a variety of tasks, you can choose the right brush, taking into account the individual characteristics and condition of the teeth and gums of each patient as much as possible.

All brushes of this brand have a thick bristle made of innovative polyester, safe and comfortable. It remains only to choose the one that suits you or immediately purchase a set of several brushes for the whole family.

Curaprox are indispensable little helpers in oral hygiene. But for them to effectively cope with their tasks, it is important to properly look after them themselves.

Here are the general rules for using Curaprox brushes:

• before applying the paste, moisten the bristles with water;
• after each brushing of the teeth, the bristles are washed with warm running water;
• once a week, the brush is washed with an antiseptic agent - this can be a special agent from the Curaprox line or ordinary chlorhexidine;
• manual brushes are stored vertically with the head up, while the brush head should not come into contact with other surfaces and brushes - the podiums and stands for Curaprox brushes will help;
• when traveling, the brush should be stored in a special case or cap;
• manual models, mono-brushes and sonic brush heads are changed every 3 months.

When using electric brushes, the following nuances must be taken into account:

• you cannot hold the head of the electric brush near each tooth for too long, the optimal time is 2-4 seconds (a slight effect of vibration is useful, but too long can lead to the destruction of the enamel);
• the optimal time for a complete brushing of your teeth with a sonic brush is 2-4 minutes (Hidrosonic brushes are automatically turned off);
• For the sonic brush battery to last longer, it should be recharged regularly (every 3-7 days) and not completely discharged.

And, of course, to maintain a healthy smile, you need to treat daily hygiene not as a simple formality, but thoroughly and correctly brush your teeth.

Curaprox brushes appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but have already earned the most enthusiastic reviews from patients and dentists, which is confirmed by the statistics of review sites (about 98% of reviews are positive).

The owners of problem gums are most satisfied with the brushes. For them, the softness of the brush is not just a matter of preference, but the key to successful treatment. A brush that is too hard can aggravate problems and cause very severe pain. At the same time, it was almost impossible to find high-quality brushes for such patients on the domestic market before Curaprox appeared on it. Now you can choose not only the perfect model, but even your favorite color.

Patients note that the products meet all the declared qualities, they clean the teeth and gums very gently and carefully, without injuring them. Daily hygiene does not cause pain, many already from the first procedures note a decrease in bleeding during cleaning and a general improvement in the condition of the gums and teeth.

Holders of braces and implants also speak very well of Curaprox, noting the thoughtful design, comfortable miniature head. They are especially pleased with the presence in the line of specialized and single-beam models, with which the care of dental constructions has become much easier and takes less time.

Parents of children and adolescents are delighted to have high-quality children's brushes that take into account the characteristics of every age, including the smallest. After all Children's caries is a serious and very common problem, and there are very few special products for dental care during the mixed bite period on sale. In addition, it is important to teach your child hygiene skills from an early age and not from the moment the molars appear.

Users of sonic brushes note the good quality and painlessness of cleaning, long operating time without recharging, compactness and functionality of the models. A very important advantage is the specialized nozzles for sensitive teeth and gums, the monobunched nozzle.